J.S. Bach: Motet BWV 227 'Jesu, meine Freude' - Vocalconsort Berlin [HD]

[@blendarichter9347]

"If Bach is not in heaven, I'm not going." ~ William F. Buckley

[@vonMohl]

+Blenda Richter I am.

[@Mnacuspia004]

+Witold Domeyko im not

[@artemispapadakis3742]

!!!!!!

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

+Blenda Richter If Bach was not born again he wouldn't be in heaven despite his heavenly music.

[@doprescu99]

+Blenda Richter You think Bach is not in Haven?How do you Know? Because Bach is not a saint in for pope?Because Bach was Lutheran?BACH is IN HAVEN!

[@blakebainum]

Table of Contents: 1) Jesu, meine Freude 0:02 2) Es ist nun nichts Verdammliches 1:05 3) Unter deinem Schirmen 3:53 4) Denn das Gesetz 4:54 5) Trotz dem alten Drachen 5:50 6) Ihr aber seid nicht fleischlich 8:08 7) Weg mit allen Schätzen 10:50 8) So aber Christus in euch ist 12:00 9) Gute Nacht, o Wesen 13:51 10) So nun der Geist 17:26 11) Weicht, ihr Trauergeister 18:52

[@rymilya5361]

Are these all motet pieces

[@mathieuguillet4036]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@samye8571]

I am very sure: A place without Bach music cannot be named Heaven.

[@martinsgarden1304]

Es gibt nichts auf dieser Welt, was mich musikalisch mehr berührt als Bach. Besonders, wenn es so gut vorgetragen wird. Vielen herzlichen Dank für diese Momente der unendlichen Seligkeit.

[@berlinerinberlinerin7357]

Diese Musik des Genies J.S. Bach. meines Lieblingskomponisten und den Vater der modernen Musik lässt mich immer wieder daran glauben, dass wir Menschen noch nich verloeren sind. Die Musiker des Vocalconsorts sind einfach brilliant, ich habe keine Worte um die Schönheit ihres Gesangs zu beschreiben. Danke, Danke........

[@MsAllibert]

Danke, wunderbar gesungen, Gott sei gelobt in Ewigkeit in Christus.

[@mrJohnDesiderio]

Bach is the greatest composer who will have ever lived.

[@MrPerutalo]

Egal wer gerade Präsident ist, JESUS ist King! Danke für das Wunderschöne Stück!!!

[@matrazke]

Ich komme seit Jahren zu dieser wundervollen Aufnahme zurück. Herzlichen Dank!

[@meisterw1]

Bach hätte geweint vor Glück verstanden worden zu sein. Ein Genuss. Danke.

[@albertfrancois2316]

Great rendition ! I remember, Andre, the son of my beloved German friend Irmgard, who recently passed away, sang this magnificent Motet of Bach, and recorded it 25 years ago. May Jesus always lead us and save us. We all need it so much ! 🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@notaire2]

Bach is always and forever immortal.

[@dancostello6465]

Do u mind if I listen enough times to know the line.

[@fridolinzanon885]

Ich wünsche dieser großartigen Interpretation den längst-möglichen Bestand,besser kann man J.S.Bach nicht zu Gehör bringen.

[@shahedshayan9368]

Bach is a mystery in the history of humanity

[@carolnickleby7400]

Indeed! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music: W. Ferdinand. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@joshsussman9432]

I have been trying to think of another human being who has had as profound a command of his craft as Bach. Aristotle maybe?

[@lerippletoe6893]

@@joshsussman9432 most of the comparable geniuses in human history are mathematicians

[@klausmelem]

Diese Interpretation hat Kraft. Danke. Man kann es nicht besser machen. Gratulation...

[@generosityt]

There is Bach and then there is Bach and then there is Bach... and then comes everybody else! I'm in love with Bach, seriously!

[@bernarddeniger3809]

I’d be careful, buy some condoms or have your prescription for the pill renewed or you’ll be “ expecting “, i’m sure, not only music.

[@davidstuart401]

Bach calls upon the Lord in Heaven and asks humbly, Jesus my personal friend- and freedom from all woes. And we get this masterpiece that gives a glimpse of a fellow being soul searching.

[@adelheidmagdalenekenter3721]

wenn man das einmal mitgesungen hat-wie schwer das ist--so ist diese Darbietung ein Genuß, danke, wünsche weiterhin Gottes Segen

[@bertcarter6176]

Sheer heavenly beauty. It really doesn't get much better than this in the realm of choral music of the highest order.

[@jurgens.3964]

This is the music my father has heard while he was dying in June 1983 after suffering from Leucaemia for more than two years. After all these years it is still hard for me to hear this motet as much as I love it since my childhood.

[@btonemajor2703]

There is only Bach. I was born in 1983 🎶💯

[@DragonHeart613]

I'm so sorry for your loss friend. I hope that your father is in a better place🙏

[@martinfalls6614]

So sorry to hear of your loss & difficulty, for so many years. I think your father would want you to hear it now & celebrate your relationship with him & God. I myself am battling cancer & find much comfort in this motet. Peace to you, friend. If you believe as I do, you will see him again. All blessings.

[@stephenarendsechoralworksa745]

10 years later, this rendition is still my go-to. Flawless!

[@TobiLo1979]

da passt wirklich mal alles - Intonation, Aussprache, Stimmverteilung, Instrumente, Dirigent!! Super high Quality - echt starker Chor und ein Genuss!!

[@Scarlatti-1]

I still remember my music teacher in middle school said the music of Bach is like universe. Absolutely i agree.

[@injunjoe6995]

Bach was a saint. His music ,in itself, is miraculous. He was a very devout and humble man who never sought acclaim and never received it. The church owes him a debt of gratitude.

[@carolnickleby7400]

In the biblical sense, he was indeed a saint! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music: W. Ferdinand. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@gsuchy5960]

Well he overstayed his leave prodigeously, got involved in street fight and is said to have been fairly impatient with inept musicians. He still is a great composer though.

[@meisterw1]

Endlich hört man Frauenstimmen mit einem sauber definierten Ton und keiner Amplitude bei der man sich selber bei jeder Note die passende Frequenz heraus hören muss. Schön anzuhören.

[@desmondnji8178]

This is incredible! Such a heavenly sound. It treats the mind well. Praise God.

[@adeladespujol347]

No hay palabras para describir el gozo que produce escuchar música tan maravillosa, y tan bien interpretada. Gracias

[@luzbrenes6690]

Johann Sebastian Bach ...... Pedazo de Músico , el más grande .......que me disculpe Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart pero es la verdad ........

[@arunachala1]

This Motet has always brought me into another world - so beautiful. Beautifully performed too.

[@ritaguerrero8138]

In meinen Augen und Ohren natürlich gibt es kein Video, das mir mehr gefällt als dieses seit ich es vor ca zwei Jahren ' entdeckt' habe. Ich liebe es und genieße es andächtig. TAUSEND DANK.

[@MdCor2012]

Das Vocalconsort Berlin hat sehr, sehr viele außergewöhnlich präzise interpretierte Musikstücke zu bieten. Vielen Dank. Es bereitet regelmäßig Freude.

[@bachkirche]

"[Bach is]..the most stupendous miracle in all music" -- Wagner

[@luzbrenes6690]

Johann Sebastian Bach MONSTER !!!!!

[@markpeterson3220]

Apex of western. civilisation expressed in music.

[@Jalapablo]

And Wagner was not exaggerating with that observation.

[@drisszyani3497]

Wagner nazi

[@Scriabin_fan]

@@markpeterson3220 Bach is amazing. I don’t think it’s fair to say that this is the “apex” of western music. Have you ever listened to a Mahler symphony, Beethoven symphonies, “La Mer” by Debussy , “Daphnis et chloe” by Ravel, Sibelius’ 7th symphony or “Finlandia”? My point is it’s useless to say that Bach is the “apex” of western music because there are so many more amazing and great pieces of music that has been written since Bach’s time. Saying that Bach was the “apex” is somewhat suggesting that music has gotten worse which I just think isn’t the case.

[@dondokodokodon]

If Bach didn't exist, my life would be empty.

[@filippodaquino3683]

Also Mozart, Beethoven, ...

[@jaikee9477]

Bach himself confirmed that his music would be empty without God. You can have both in your life.

[@NShane-bs9mf]

When I listen to Bach it seems to me as I am in the church at that moment . Music of Bach is eternal as well as our souls.

[@domwujek8900]

mate you wouldnt even have ever existed

[@karishmapejathaya1433]

I know right?

[@MartinForciniti]

Wunderbare Interpretation, klasse Continuo-Gruppe, dank der Klop-Truhe ein fülliger und gleichzeitiger dezenter Orgelklang. Das Textheft kann beiseite gelegt bleiben, sehr eindrucksvoll!

[@DragonHeart613]

Kingdom of Heaven brought me here ;) This is the first time that I've ever heard Bach's legendary music performed. What a magical new experience :)

[@gogamas1]

This video is so useful, especially for the phrasing of each part of this complex and beautiful work. This choir and director have resisted the tendency to push on the strong melody lines given to each part. They blend the melodies superbly. Well done. Bach never goes where you expect him to go. That's the measure of the man and the music.

[@veroniquejannedothee1712]

Pure Merveille ! Merci AU Vocalconsort Berlin o.l.v; ! Merci au sublime J.S BACH !

[@Huehnchen81]

Besser kann es nicht vorgetragen werden. Chapeau!!

[@larsevens450]

Es gibt nichts Schöneres, nichts Erhabeneres als Gott zu loben! Ehre sei Gott in Ewigkeit!

[@HighWideandHandsome]

We're learning this entire motet this year in our college choir. It's an incredible piece of music.

[@melcadman4289]

I've listened to countless superb performances of this and similar music but I can't find words to describe how astonishingly good this is. Angelic voices, astonishing interpretation and conducting which is sheer genius.

[@FritzKatzfusz]

Wow! Einfach nur: Wow! Ein kleines Osterfest mitten in der Passion. Ein Fest für Augen und Ohren. Hoffentlich bald wieder live für alle Sinnen! GB

[@patricktobin2820]

I decided to learn German many years ago because I found the pronunciation of French too much of a challenge - how glad I am that I made that decision because I am now able to understand most of the German text of Bach's wonderful cantatas.

[@muellerwolfgang6441]

Patrick Tobin eine echte harte Entscheidung Alter :D

[@olaflieser3812]

Patrick Tobin Matter of fact - I know a few Americans who speak very, very clean, accent-free German (I'm a German native speaker). That seems to be doable for some. They speak just a little slower than Germans - but so very "pure" if you will. One can argue it does actually not matter whether you've got an accent anyway (I will always keep my German English accent for lack of talent to get rid of it). When you rehearse music pieces, you rehearse pronounciation as well, and so you'll be able to sing those very "purely" (for lack of a better word) as well. But most of all: Making this kind of music is so wonderful, it gets so deep and touches your soul.

[@aliosch]

+Patrick Tobin True French pronounciation is very challenging (I am French!) but I hope you did not completely quit trying to speak our language, although German is truly beautiful and soulful.

[@1guitarlover]

Every language has its own "difficulties". But, nonetheless the German language is beautiful.

[@jaikee9477]

Well done, Sir! You now have access to painfully beautiful lyrics of 224 Bach cantatas.

[@christianguignard9980]

Il y a déjà de si nombreuses années, je fis la connaissance de Irmgard, ma grande amie allemande. C 'est le ciel qui nous fit rencontrer, par delà nos conditions sociales et religieuses différentes . Mais le cœur réuni les êtres humains, par delà le temps, les générations, les milieux sociaux ou culturels. Elle me fit à l' époque cadeau d' un disque que son fils venait d' enregistrer, dans l' interprétation précise de ce motet si typique ! Aujourd' hui encore, je pense souvent à cette oeuvre, et lorsque je pense amitié sincère, je me la rappelle instantanément ! Quand Irmgard apparut dans ma vie, c' est comme si Jésus devenait mon ami: Car le seigneur n' a d' autres ambassadeurs que nous mêmes et notre prochain.

[@KaterinaStamatelos]

The most beautiful music ever written!

[@mmyabaki]

Excellent - words cannot fully express the beauty of hearing this choir

[@gabrielevitale3570]

Bach führt uns in den Himmel, einfach die Augen schließen. Einfach toll!

[@therealzilch]

This is a great performance: clear and expressive. One of the high points of my life was performing this piece. And I'm an atheist. The music and the feeling transcend belief.

[@nprovazi]

***** you're not an atheist :)

[@therealzilch]

nprovazi Did God tell you? Don't believe Him; He doesn't exist :)

[@nprovazi]

+Scott Wallace :) There's an old saying in my country: an atheist is transcendentally amputated... That's not your case! I'm just fooling around here, please don't take it as an invitation to boring discussions :) cheers!

[@therealzilch]

nprovazi Cheers to you too! Let me know if you're ever in Vienna, and lunch is on me!

[@foxfield31]

+Scott Wallace I was an atheist until I took part in in a performance of the St John Passion. The power of the word in Bach's hands!

[@andalexba]

Immer wieder wunderbar. Gelobt sei Jesus Christus.❤

[@andrewridley3634]

I'm with the angels around the throne of God praising him when I hear this

[@trabuco1945]

They are like angels singing... ;) i love Bach, thanks for sharing. Greetings from Brazil.

[@petterostberg9025]

Having sung most of Bachs choral works, (and this most of all) its my personal opinion that this piece compresses all of the other works into one short conclusion, both in text and music. The true essece of Bach´s choral work. And here in an interpretation just in my taste; simple, clear and not overdone. I´m sure ML is smiling in heaven. My compliments and thanks for sharing!!

[@KKIcons]

Good point, and it seems to me that Art of the Fugue, his last work, also includes his choral work as he takes leave of all music and seems to add a lingering farewell...

[@Gilfanon-2]

Sheer compositional genius and extremely well executed by the chorus!

[@coursdemusique9339]

Comment est-il possible d'écrire des choses aussi belles ? Bach est bouleversant dans sa création. Merci Vocalconsort pour ce travail d'interprétation. Danke.

[@mathieuguillet4036]

Dieu nous a donné Bach. 🙏🏼

[@saszanahar7314]

I've never heard this so well performed! Thank you so much!!!

[@UlrikSkyt]

Amazing performance! I have performed this piece several times, and know it almost by heart. I just couldn't stop listening and saw the whole thing. Wonderful singers and a good recording, too.

[@francescocarpinelli5063]

I listen this, with my soul taken to the higher levels of joy and I think "how can a man write this masterpiece? How could he put all these notes together in this perfect way?"

[@samuelstrunk1099]

Wunderschön!! Musikalisch und inhaltlich; damals, heute und übermorgen.

[@steinfluss1]

Ganz hervorragend. Danke für diese gute Musik. An Bach und diese Musiker

[@ingohoerenz7974]

Einfach superschöne Musik, meisterhaft dargeboten ! Göttlich schön ! Einen herzlichen Dank an alle, die uns vor dem PC einen solch schönen Genuss verschaffen.

[@Ninetty01]

Wunderschön. Getragen und "mollig", aber trotzdem kann man die Hoffnung und Freude fühlen.

[@jaikee9477]

“Now there is music from which a man can learn something.” - W. A. Mozart (on hearing Bach motets in Leipzig)

[@TheBjjninja]

A comment like that from Mozart really means something given we know Mozart was not known to be humble in his own abilities..

[@katrinneun6148]

Bei dem Schluss habe ich richtig Gänsehaut bekommen! Super !

[@jonastraeger5505]

Ich auch! Ich liebe Bach für diese wundervollen und complexen Stücke.

[@mirjammodric5962]

So hervorragend gesungen! Ich muss es wieder und wieder anhören! 👏👏👏

[@whatliesahead5739]

What a sublime and poignant performance of a powerful work. Thanks for sharing it!

[@michaeljames4896]

In my opinion, this is the best version available on KZbin. Great performance!

[@ramonmiranda223]

my favorite among the many. the smaller choir makes the lines cleaner and clearer, but not less moving

[@dennligot6057]

I have seen this video, particularly, like thousand times. And the experience always transports me to another world. A more beautiful world than where we live in right now...

[@carolnickleby7400]

Beautiful statement, Denn! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music: W. Ferdinand. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@lacolle42]

Quelle beauté. De quoi nous réconcilier avec les vicissitudes de la vie

[@rogerlonneux4299]

magnifique reflexion marielle

[@rolffruchtenicht2723]

Bach hätte seine Freude gehabt! Genauso wie ich. Weiterhin viele Freude am Singen.

[@tobijadoll1641]

This is undoubtably a masterpiece of music that can only be surpassed by few. Everybody capable of actively listening to music must acknowledge that.

[@carolnickleby7400]

Agreed, Tobija. By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music: W. Ferdinand. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@tobijadoll1641]

@@carolnickleby7400 You were right, i am not disappointed at all. Quite the opposite! Thanks for the recommendation, W.Ferdinand has at least gained another subscriber thanks to you.

[@carolnickleby7400]

@@tobijadoll1641 Thank you so much, Tobija! Very kind of you! :)

[@leom881]

Очень живое,точное исполнение,здорово. Немцы любят и умеют принести нам эту божественную музыку. После выхолощенных англов,приятно впервые слышать это произведение. Удачи коллективу))

[@aliosch]

I will be singing this in June in the mezzo part and I can hear my voice for once! Marvellous interpretation, pure voices and intonation. Thank you for sharing

[@giselagosewinkel3473]

Das ist die Musik die sich wirklich lohnt! Die schönste eben.

[@ritaguerrero8138]

I llove Every minute of this. Simply superb n standing ovations!

[@DocVulkan]

absolutely stupendous. The precision in shaping words and musical lines is unlike anything i have heard. Also superb recording quality. How could they do this without mikes in front of every singer? It sounds more like a church than a concert hall.

[@danielahoweiler1310]

Sehr schön gesungen!! Soli deo Gloria!!

[@jessicawebb9486]

Dr Criddle, This is absolutely beautiful. Their tone is absolutely angelic. The sound is connected, smooth but the diction is still crisp and clear. Their mouth/vowel shapes are the same which unifies the sound. This is a small ensemble but the fullness, roundness, and openness amplified their sound and enriched their tone. So lovely!!! -Jessica W.

[@ricardomunoz6058]

Another testament of Bach's commitment and dedication leaving to us a treasured legacy of beauty in music.

Ez a motetta tán a legközismertebb, s a legjobban kedvelt; nem véletlenül! Itthon is több, elismert zenei műhely tartja repertoárján. E videó is joggal növeli Bach, és a német motetta irodalom népszerűségét. Köszönet e szép élményért!

[@TW-zk1lh]

What a wonderful text, full of godly truth! Jesus, meine Freude ... außer dir soll mir auf Erden nichts sonst Liebers werden. Amen!

[@adimchionyenadum2962]

+Thierry Wey And heaven echoes "Amen"!

[@ashraqatmohamed3512]

Jesu, meine Freude in English: 1 Jesus, priceless treasure, source of purest pleasure, friend most sure and true: long my heart was burning, fainting much and yearning, thirsting, Lord, for you. Yours I am, O spotless Lamb, so will I let nothing hide you, seek no joy beside you! 2 Let your arms enfold me: those who try to wound me cannot reach me here. Though the earth be shaking, every heart be quaking, Jesus calms my fear. Fires may flash and thunder crash; yea, though sin and hell assail me, Jesus will not fail me. 3 Hence, all worldly treasure! Jesus is my pleasure, Jesus is my choice. Hence, all empty glory! What to me your story told with tempting voice? Pain or loss or shame or cross shall not from my Savior move me, since he chose to love me. 4 Banish thoughts of sadness, for the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in; though the clouds may gather, those who love the Savior still have peace within. Though I bear much sorrow here, still in you lies purest pleasure, Jesus, priceless treasure!

[@diabl2master]

ashraqat mohamed I guess they translate 'meine Freude' as 'priceless treasure' so that it will fit the rhythm, and rhyme... it's hard to fit "my joy" into the four syllables of "meine Freude"...

[@CushionOfWealth]

Thank You, Mo !

[@mmyabaki]

Thank you 🙏

[@dirksmits4421]

Thanks for your translation

[@graciegj63]

Thank you for the translation.

[@oldionus]

A simply lovely performance of an eternal masterpiece. Thank you.

[@Gilfanon-2]

Perfection is composition and vocal execution by this small choral group. Splendid!

[@samilmansur]

The 4th movement, "Denn das Gesetz des Geistes" can be the most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard, and this is the best performance of it I have heard so far.

[@rayancharafeddine4982]

I repeat it over and over again and sing the alto (i am a bass)

[@ChristieFystiki]

The definitive performance of this masterpiece. Well done !

[@carolnickleby7400]

Agreed, Christina! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music: W. Ferdinand. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@onetwoBias]

Excellent! What a joy to witness such a masterful performance of a timeless masterpiece! I defy any man to watch this and not marvel at the musical genius of Bach.

[@sjefh]

Professional musicians doing their job. The music of Bach is not just beautiful music, it is about the vulnerability of mankind, it's search and longing.

[@lloyddaniel2532]

Wooow! Amazing performance!!!! Bravissimo!!!

[@lloyddaniel2532]

Perfect despite one soprano too early at 13:55

[@stefanhempel2354]

Sehr schöne Stimmen gut ausgesucht ,es ist mein Lieblingswerk,was wir zum Abschluss gesungen haben als in Halberstadt die Kirchenmusikschule geschlossen wurde ......

[@CarmeloBonifacioMalandrino]

La preghiera in dolcezza di canto dell'altissimo livello di Bach è conforto e gioia per tutti anche per chi non conosce il senso delle parole.Grazie.

[@birgittabuchholz4632]

Danke , die beste Umsetzung ❤

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Listening to their incomparable singing voices makes everyone feel comfortable and calm From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@csukorarpad]

Jézus az én boldogságom, szívem öröme, ékessége, Oh, mily régóta aggódik a szívem, és érted kiált! Isten Báránya, jegyesem, Rajtad kívül ezen a földön semmi sem lehet kedvesebb számomra.

[@Kilian1932]

Eine stimmlich perfekt ausgewogene Interpretation dieser Bachschen Motette, dazu musikalisch sehr engagiert und intensiv gesungen. Beeindruckend!

[@NShane-bs9mf]

Fabulous, thank you. God bless you. So nice, clear voices full of light.

[@carolnickleby7400]

Agreed! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music: W. Ferdinand. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@JohnBCook]

Wonderful articulation. This is an incredibly complex piece of music--difficult to perform not to mention that Bach exhibits his brilliance again! Words are pure injustice.

[@jean-louismaurice488]

Magnifique interprétation d'une oeuvre bouleversante d'émotions (c'est personnel)

[@Minos818]

Cette musique est à tomber par terre. Comment peut-on créer des choses pareilles ??

[@OlivierDALET]

Wonderful performance! Was wandering around, searching for something else (BWV 147 to name it) when I stumbled on this one... Clicked on play and kept listening up to the end!

[@Thinkaboutitforonece]

This is masterful. The vocls are superb. The Sopranos particularly melted my heart. Interpretation is spot on. I dare anyone to hear this and not be moved. Bravo to the fine musicans and director. Bravo.

[@itzlbritzl23]

"We are all bunglers next to him [Bach]!" - Robert Schumann